AAC Awareness Month, themed Dare to Lead, is dedicated to raising awareness of AAC and to inform the public about the many different ways in which people communicate using low and high-tech communication aids and innovative communication strategies. The month of celebration is also designed to sing the praises of people who use AAC and recognize their leadership within their communities.

“It’s important for people to understand and respect the methods used by those who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.”
— Tracy Rackensperger, Ph.D., Vice-President of People Who Use AAC and Their
Families

Notably, renowned physicist Professor Stephen Hawking was able to bring attention to AAC technology and people who use AAC devices. During this month, USSAAC will do the following.

USSAAC Chapter members include people who use AAC, their families, therapists, teachers, students, doctors, researchers, organizations and companies that make communication aids. Visit ussaac.org for more information about community events.

To learn about ISAAC’s mission to create worldwide awareness about how AAC can help individuals without speech communicate using assistive technology tools and strategies to solve everyday communicative challenges, visit isaac-online.org. To get involved in your local Chapter, visit ussaac.org.
Special thank you to this year’s initiative sponsor Attainment Company. Attainment Company is an independent, family-owned business based in Verona, Wisconsin, (USA) dedicated to helping people with disabilities succeed at school, work, and life.

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ABOUT ISAAC:
The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) works to improve the lives of children and adults who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) helps millions worldwide who cannot rely on their natural speech to communicate. The ISAAC Biennial Conference has been held every two years in a different location since 1984.
ISAAC’s vision is that AAC will be recognized, valued and used throughout the world. ISAAC’s mission is to promote the best possible communication for people with complex communication needs.

AAC Info

There’s a broad range of strategies and devices that individuals may use for communication if their speech isn’t functional.